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CEO shares TVS’ achievements and future plans

SARAWAK’s very own television station, TVS, has come a long way since its establishment three years ago. The station, which was originally proposed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, was officially launched by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud during a ceremony held at the Borneo Convention Centre […]

No clear winner in sight but GPS has upper hand

KUCHING: Many political analysts and observers have predicted that no single party would be able to win a majority in the 222-seat Dewan Rakyat in this 15th general election (GE15). Political analyst Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat stated that this is because there are many political parties and coalitions contesting in the election. With Gabungan […]

Stronger representation to secure state rights

By Nathaniel Yu & Arianna Arissa THE upcoming 15th general election (GE15) will be the first time Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) comprising four component parties, namely, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS), and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) contesting under its logo. The state ruling coalition won a […]

The Premier speaks

It does not work if we do not work hard. Now, we are duty-bound to build on what we have received from our forefathers and there is no other way for us to do it except for us to unite in a common goal towards creating a Sarawak Cemerlang. – Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]

Trio talk about their passion

By Jacintha Jolene And Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Michael Jordan, the basketball great who played for the Chicago Bull in the 1990s said this: “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships”. In the second part of this write-up, team work is the highlighted theme of the interview with Siti, Yume and Fattah. The trio […]

GPS kingmaker poser

By Lee Shaw Wei & Fasiha Khushiri Will Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) as the ruling state coalition government play the role of ‘kingmaker’ again in the 15th general election (GE15)? Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung provides his analysis and thoughts on the upcoming GE15 when he sat down with New Sarawak Tribune and its […]

A day to be proud of for every Sarawakian

KUCHING: Exactly 59 years ago today, on July 22, 1963, Sarawak attained self-governance from the British. It is important for every Sarawakian to remember this date and to really understand what transpired. New Sarawak Tribune talked to historian Dr Suffian Mansor, a lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, about the significance of Sarawak Day. Q: What […]

GPS set to be lynchpin of stable federal government

By Siti Nurain Ratani KUCHING: The question of when the 15th General Election (GE15) will be called may still be a mystery, but it is certain that parties in the country are making preparations to face it, especially in shoring up their strength and fostering understanding between their component parties. On its part the ruling […]

PBB’s success story

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has come a long way since its formation in 1973, and is now one of the the largest political parties in the state. The success enjoyed by the party is due to the unity of members as well as management of the party by its leaders.  Former secretary-general of […]

Veteran journalist reminisces on his career

By Nura Valentiana Lorna And Jacintha Jolene IT’S less than a week since the National Journalists Day (May 29), and lest the moment fades from public consciousness too soon, we present here an abridged version of an interview with veteran journalist Dr Toman Mamora who generously consented to have his brain picked for the occasion. […]